Coca Tea Is A Natural Energy Booster. A famous naturalist, physician, meteorologist and the First Minister of Finance of Peru, Hipólito Unanue, said the following: “The coca leaf is the hyper-tonic of Nature”.
It’s widely known that coca tea leaves and powder possess a wide array of vitamins, minerals and naturally occurring alkaloids. They have a health boosting effect by increasing energy levels, brain function and promoting weight loss. Coca leaves have large amounts of bio-available iron, calcium and vitamins such as A (beta carotene) and B. This makes coca tea a highly nutritional and energy promoting supplement food.
Coca Leaf Research
As far as nutrients go in coca leaves, this aspect has been researched in Peru, South America and in United States, particularly at Harvard University. Both studies concluded that coca leaves have a high nutritional profile that provides not only medical but also nutritional values when consumed regularly.
The scientific researchers at Harvard University also went one step further. They compared coca tea leaves with over fifty vegetables found in South America. The results showed that coca tea leaves and powder provide more proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin A (beta carotene) and riboflavin than most other South American vegetables. As stated before, coca tea is a natural energy booster.
Past studies performed in Peru, South America by Dr. Carlos Collazos Chiriboga and his team of researchers, demonstrated high levels of
iron, calcium, minerals and other vital vitamins, such as vitamins A and B that are naturally found in coca leaves. (see chart below)
Research has shown that calcium levels are higher in coca leaves than in dairy milk.
Another fascinating element was discovered also. Those people who chew coca leaves and coca tea powder in the same fashion that ancient Incas did centuries ago, not only do they absorb the natural coca alkaloids, they also get substantial doses of minerals and vitamins.
Regular Consumption Benefits
When consumed naturally either by drinking tea or by chewing, coca leaves release natural alkaloids. One of these alkaloids is cocaine, which is present in tiny amounts (0.3-1%). Cocaine is one of 14 other natural alkaloids that provides energy, pain relief, weight loss and stops high altitude sickness when oxygen levels are low in high mountains. Coca tea has been a very important medicinal plant in the Andes for over 3000 years.
Before you think coca tea equals cocaine, think again. One is natural while the other is human-made. Coca tea leaves are consumed naturally as tea or chewed by mouth with sodium bicarbonate. On the other hand, the drug cocaine which is a highly processed chemical is snorted or smoked for pleasure and has dangerous and addictive properties. Coca Tea as a natural energy booster even is more efficient than coffee.
Whole coca tea powder is a beneficial and health promoting super food. Hipólito Unanue, a famous Peruvian doctor, stated that coca tea is a “super-natural tonic”.
Nutrients
It’s been stated on numerous occasions that coca leaves have a high amount of protein, what must be also understood is that these proteins are not easily digested like other more common vegetable proteins.
Recently, in Peru and Bolivia, coca leaves have been finely powdered to create “coca flour”. Its nutritional profile is exactly the same as found in whole coca leaves. By powdering whole coca leaves, we can much easier assimilate coca tea when drinking, eating or chewing it. It’s also very easy to add coca tea powder (coca leaf flour) to fruit/vegetable juices, herbal teas, breads, cakes, coca candies, coca chocolates and other deserts.
There has been some fine research work done on therapeutic value of coca tea by Dr. Andrew T. Weil. After performing a large number of medical trials, Dr. Andrew T. Weil confirmed that coca leaves are beneficial for treating many gastrointestinal (stomach) conditions. He also added that coca is highly beneficial for weight loss (fat burning) and can aid in physical fitness.
Dr. Andrew T. Weil’s research paper confirms that coca leaves are highly effective as a fast-acting anti-depressant. It’s also effective at regulating carbohydrate levels in the blood and boosts metabolism. What’s more, Dr. Andrew T. Weil pointed out that, when drunk as tea or chewed, coca leaf is not toxic or addictive.
Used For 3000 Years
Drinking coca tea bags and chewing the leaves has been the norm for many centuries in Peru, Bolivia and Colombia. Coca effectively cures stomach aches, head aches and promotes energy. It’s highly effective for altitude sickness as well as the stubborn motion sickness. Coca leaves are even used to predict the future among the locals in Peru. Coca leaf readings are a popular event.
As you can see, coca tea presents many medicinal benefits when consumed as tea or chewed regularly. It promotes weight loss, lowers mental fatigue and stress, boosts well-being and improves the mood. It also has a high nutritional profile that makes it an ideal food supplement rich in protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins, all that is important for a healthy living.
To your health and success,
Alex
